Best Schools in Grant County, SD
Grant County, SD has 30 public schools (8 high, 9 middle, 13 elementary) serving 5,938 students. On average they score 41% on state proficiency tests against a projected 41%, so schools in Grant County meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Grant County, SD
The top high schools in Grant County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Milbank High School - 01
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Milbank School District 25-4 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 359 Students
2. Deuel High School - 01
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Deuel School District 19-4 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 160 Students
3. Watertown High School - 01
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Watertown School District 14-4 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1220 Students
4. Wilmot High School - 01
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Wilmot School District 54-7 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 66 Students
5. Summit High School - 01
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Summit School District 54-6 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 63 Students
6. Waverly-south Shore High School - 01
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Waverly School District 14-5 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 92 Students
7. Florence High School - 01
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Florence School District 14-1 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 85 Students
8. Waubay High School - 01
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Waubay School District 18-3 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 64 Students
Best Middle Schools in Grant County, SD
The top middle schools in Grant County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Big Stone City Middle School - 03
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Big Stone City School District 25-1 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 19 Students
2. Milbank Middle School - 02
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Milbank School District 25-4 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 229 Students
3. Clear Lake Middle School - 04
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Deuel School District 19-4 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 125 Students
4. Watertown Intermediate School - 13
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Watertown School District 14-4 • Public • Grades 5 - 6 • 548 Students
5. Watertown Middle School - 02
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Watertown School District 14-4 • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 600 Students
6. Waverly-south Shore Middle School - 03
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Waverly School District 14-5 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 57 Students
7. Waubay Middle School - 03
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Waubay School District 18-3 • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 32 Students
8. Wilmot Middle School - 03
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Wilmot School District 54-7 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 34 Students
9. Florence Middle School - 03
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Florence School District 14-1 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 71 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Grant County, SD
The top elementary schools in Grant County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Big Stone City Elementary - 01
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Big Stone City School District 25-1 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 66 Students
2. Milbank Elementary - 03
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Milbank School District 25-4 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 437 Students
3. Jefferson Elementary - 09
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Watertown School District 14-4 • Public • Grades 1 - 4 • 361 Students
4. Waubay Elementary - 02
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Waubay School District 18-3 • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 87 Students
5. Clear Lake Elementary - 02
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Deuel School District 19-4 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 259 Students
6. Florence Elementary - 02
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Florence School District 14-1 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 152 Students
7. Wilmot Elementary - 02
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Wilmot School District 54-7 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 122 Students
8. Waverly-south Shore Elementary - 02
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Waverly School District 14-5 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 122 Students
9. Summit Elementary - 02
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Summit School District 54-6 • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 121 Students
10. Sunrise Colony - 15
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Watertown School District 14-4 • Public • Grades KG - 8 • 12 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Grant County, SD
County-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Grant County, SD has a total population of 7,556 with 20% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 92%, and 26% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Grant County, SD
K-12 Students
High School Graduates
Adults 25+ with HS diplomas
College Graduates
Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher
Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood Grant County, SD.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
14.21 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
3.03 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
11.19 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Grant County, SD.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Grant County, SD.
ISP Report Card
Internet Infrastructure Grade
Average Download Speed
Speed Most Residents Can Get
Digital Connectivity Index
ISP Connectivity Demand Report
To read more about these statistics, please visit Grant County, SD Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Grant County, SD
How many schools are in Grant County, SD?
Grant County, SD has 30 public schools: 8 high schools, 9 middle schools and 13 elementary schools, serving 5,938 students in total.
How do schools in Grant County perform on state tests?
On average, 30 schools in Grant County score 41% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 41%, so on average schools in Grant County meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Grant County?
Every public school gets a SchoolGrade from A+ to F based on the share of students at or above the state proficiency bar. The Impact Grade compares that result with what we would expect given the school’s student and community context, so schools that outperform their circumstances stand out. Schools cannot pay to change a grade. Read the full methodology.
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- Projected: 46%
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- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
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- Projected: 44%
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Cities, towns and school districts in Grant County
1 places in Grant County with graded public schools. Each link opens that place's ranked schools.
Cities and towns (1)
- Milbank (1)
School districts (1)
- Milbank School District 25-4 (4 schools)